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Dr. Melanie Joan Ballard, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1700018520

Dr. Melanie Joan Ballard, OD is an Optometry in Columbus, Ohio. Graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2008, 18 years ago. Practices with Hughes Quality Eyecare LLC, a 2-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Ohio.

Years since qualifying
18
Trained at
Ohio State University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
OH
In the registry since
2009
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1217 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43240-2037
Phone: (614) 768-7861
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 1450 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212-1470 — (380) 219-4306
  • 7510 Plumb Rd, Galena, OH 43021 — (614) 266-4381

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 5781 (OH)

Record details

NPI number1700018520
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 12, 2009
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 23, 2025
Certification dateJanuary 23, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2008 (18 years in practice)
Group practice Hughes Quality Eyecare Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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